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Newspaper
Petal Paper
Location
Petal, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
4
The article explains how hot humid days come from Gulf of Mexico warm air masses while cool dry air arrives from Arctic regions. It notes summer will limit cool days, and details plant growth stages, fruit storage, and bird nesting through May and June. It also covers insect population booms, aphid parthenogenesis, and honeybee drone development.
C C Barefoot, Counselor for Vocational Rehabilitation, says over 40 disabled residents in the Hattiesburg district were placed in suitable jobs this fiscal year. He notes the numbers could rise with more state funds to secure additional federal matching dollars, and outlines the program under the State Board of Vocational Education.
Mississippi shows nine percent of manufacturing employment in pulp paper and paper products, ranking fourth in the nation. Warren Hood of Jackson, chairman of the state industries committee, notes Mississippi trails Maine Louisiana and Florida and is among nine states exceeding one million tons of wood pulp in 1955.
Agriculture Department reports 87 430 ponds completed by farmers in 1956, a new yearly record surpassing 86 421 in 1954. Over six years, 425 521 ponds were built with Soil Conservation Service help, totaling 803 000 ponds with assistance and averaging one to two acres each.
A bright solar event faded quickly after its sun visit but left the sky rich with planets and constellations. With clear conditions many could not view it yet the sky remains crowded with planets and nine first magnitude stars, including Antares Pollux Spiga Regulus Arcturus Vega Cappella and Altair visible to naked eye.
In 1874 Rhode Island became the first state to recognize Decoration Day as a legal holiday, marking a milestone in national observances.
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